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Friday, May 29, 2015

Gang Member Sentenced to 180 Months for Firearm and Drug Possession

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives (ATF) and the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) announced
today that Charles Franklin, age 34, was sentenced to 188 months in federal
prison by U.S. District Judge Todd Campbell for felon in possession of a
firearm and possession of cocaine.

ATF Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Gerido said, “This
focused investigation will have a lasting impact on reducing firearms related
violence and taking drugs off the streets of Murfreesboro.ATF’s “Frontline” strategy to reduce violent
crime demonstrates the collective resources ATF and the Murfreesboro Police
Department bring to bear in identifying violent criminals who lessen the
quality of life in our neighborhoods.”

“This is another example of how detectives and agents from
the local and federal level can partner to better protect the citizens of
Murfreesboro.Working together, our
agencies brought an individual who was a convicted felon, known gang member and
drug dealer to justice where he will face the consequences of his illegal
activities.We will continue working
with our federal law enforcement partners to place violent criminals behind
bars,” said Chief of Police Glenn Chrisman.

This case is part of a proactive initiative with the
Murfreesboro Police Department Gang Unit to reduce violent crime that has
resulted in several federal prosecutions during the past two years. Franklin’s
arrest and conviction was the result of a collective six month undercover
operation by ATF and MPD. Franklin, a documented Gangster Disciple gang member
and a five time convicted felon, was on state parole at the time he was
arrested for a stolen Tennessee Highway Patrol service pistol.ATF Forensic Science Laboratory was able to
connect Franklin to the location where the cocaine and the stolen police weapon
were found by a latent fingerprint belonging to Franklin.